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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,056.67, 517,572.89 and 213,914.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,056.67, 517,572.89 and 213,914.41 is: 295,198.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,056.67 : 517,572.89 = 213,914.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,056.67/517,572.89 = 213,914.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,056.67x = 517,572.89 × 213,914.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,056.67x = 110,716,297,032.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,716,297,032.84/375,056.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,198.85

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